In February Myanmar’s democratically elected government was deposed by the military in a coup d’etat. State counselor and former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was detained on dubious charges and house arrest. Though highly criticized worldwide for her actions against the countries Rohingya Muslin ethnic minority…
I felt a post on SUNSETS was very apropos for our political world today. Marla and I are somewhat obsessive about experiencing the wonder of sunsets whether at home or far away. In a way, sunsets are a metaphor for our world at the moment. They symbolize the end of…
Do you yearn for a special place to escape with a good book or simply to enjoy the outdoors? Finding that quiet corner of the world is often the perfect elixir for happiness and contentment. I’ll share a few special places that just may call to you. The…
On our morning walks, a needed ritual these days, we often talk of places we want to visit in the future. France is one of those places with a powerful allure. I’ll share a little of my favorite France, “ que cela t’inspire.” We’…
I have a feeling 2020 will be amazing on many levels! It will be a year for important decisions and new doors to open. Let’s open a few and see where they lead. As in all things… when one door closes…another opens up! The image…
Do you ever have dreams of beautiful & exotic islands? Islands have been calling to me and yes, and as you can tell with this image of a Big Island sunset,…I’m hopelessly in love! Let me help you search for the islands of your dreams. I…
All of us have special places which bring to mind very personal memories. The “Campuhan Ridge Walk trail” in Ubud, Bali is such a place for me. Marla and I have enjoyed the trail many times over the years and on three occasions we brought Wesco Fabrics’…
Today’s Bali adventure with our grandsons, Paxton and Logan, was without question our very favorite! I arranged private tour itineraries with “Komaneka Monkey Forest”, our hotel in Ubud. Our destination on this day was the “Gunung Kawi Temple”, a place I have always wanted…